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2 Introduction

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having to use a large number of floppy disks. The Hard Disk can also be partitioned into 512 sections (it’s like having 512 floppy disks incorpo-

rated in the keyboard!).

• Karaoke

The instrument’s incorporated Video Interface allows you to use WK2 in Karaoke style: the Song or MIDI File lyrics can be projected onto a

Television screen (or other video device). The AVI can be configured for different video standards (Europe and USA). To read lyrics, the “TV”

option must be enabled (ON) in the MIDI/GENERAL page and the supplied RGB/SCART cable must be connected to the television set (set to AV

mode).

• Vocal Processor (optional)

The Vocal Processor allows you to sing (or play) through the WK2’s internal amplification using the instrument’s internal digital effects. The signal

fed into the Mic/Line inputs can also be processed by the Vocal Processor in order to add vocal harmonies to your performance.. With the Vocal

Processor it is also possible to sample the signal fed into the Mic/Line input.

• Updateable Operating System from floppy disk

Since the WK2 operating system resides in a flash ROM, it is possible to load updates from floppy disk which can add new functions to the

instrument.

• Multitasking operating system

The WK2 operating system allows you to perform different functions simultaneously, such as loading a file while the sequencer is in playback, or

formatting a disk while you play.

• MIDI

Thanks to the fully implemented MIDI features, WK2 can act as a Master controlling device, or as a 16 part multi-timbral slave device, regardless

of the current playing mode.

• Direct Connection to a computer

As an alternative to the MIDI Interface; the Computer jack permits the connection of computers (Mac, PC or Atari) not fitted with a MIDI interface

to WK2 via a single serial cable. The communication speeds can also be configured to suit your specific computer system.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. The WK2 should contain the following items from the factory:

a) Instrument;

b) one floppy disk containing the operating system;

c) one demonstration floppy disk;

d) Music stand;

e) Owner’s manual;

f) Power cord;

g) RGB/SCART cable;

h) Warranty certificate;

i) list of Generalmusic distributors

2. When contacting your retailer or authorised Generalmusic technical assistance centre, always quote the model name and serial number of your

instrument.

GEM WK2 User Manual

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